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New G.W. Carver defensive end Marlon Davidson was one of the nearly 100 players who attended the sixth Montgomery Advertiser High School Football Media Day on Thursday.

Davidson — a 6-5, 260-pound four-star junior — transferred from Greenville to join an already stout Wolverine defense. He said adjusting to his new teammates has been the easiest part of his move an hour northeast, and he hopes to flourish once he settles into is new home.

"The difficulties right now is moving, making the process of getting another house, getting to school and getting to know Montgomery," Davidson said. "But being on the field with other players, it's not really a change at all."

Davidson has offers from Auburn, Alabama, Georgia and others, and looks to add another threat to Carver's defense that features five-star linebacker Lyndell "Mack" Wilson and two-star safety Melvin Tyus. Carver was among the best scoring defenses in the state last season, allowing 14.2 points per game.

"We can have a real nice defense," Davidson said. "We have a good secondary, a good linebacking corps and with the addition of me on the defensive line, I think we'll probably be sound."

Carver coach Billy Gresham said the addition of Davidson improves what was already the strength of the defense.

"To add a guy of that caliber to that type of group, it's just back to where you win football games, on the offensive and defensive lines," Gresham said. "The biggest thing he's done for us is raise the competition in a group that was already our strength. It's going to be fun watching him."

Also in attendance was Alabama commit and the nation's top-ranked center by Rivals, Wetumpka's Brandon Kennedy. Davidson, Wilson, Kennedy and Montgomery Academy quarterback Josh Thomas — the reigning Advertiser Class 1A-4A All-Metro Player of the Year — are just a few on the names that will make the area's top-10 players list.

Carver's season preview — along with all other local teams — will be part of the Advertiser's special preseason section on Aug. 20 that also includes features on new city school Park Crossing, Trinity's legacy, Edgewood's 45-game winning streak and the 30th anniversary of Prattville's 1984 state championship team.

Montgomery Advertiser Sports Editor Brad Zimanek talks with coaches during the Montgomery Advertiser High School Football Media Day in Montgomery, Ala. on Thursday July 31, 2014. Mickey Welsh / Advertiser

St. James' Jalen Harris oohs at his phone while waiting to be interviewed at the Montgomery Advertiser High School Football Media Day in Montgomery, Ala. on Thursday July 31, 2014. Mickey Welsh / Advertiser

Park Crossing's Jaylan Smith, from left, Steven Hodges and Jaewon Taylor chat during the Montgomery Advertiser High School Football Media Day in Montgomery, Ala. on Thursday July 31, 2014. Mickey Welsh / Advertiser

Montgomery Advertiser publisher Robert Granfeldt Jr. jokes with local players as he shakes hands with St. James' Jalen Harris during the Montgomery Advertiser High School Football Media Day in Montgomery, Ala. on Thursday July 31, 2014. Mickey Welsh / Advertiser

Trinity coach Randy Ragsdale and Marbury Coach James Strickland chat in the kitchen during the Montgomery Advertiser High School Football Media Day in Montgomery, Ala. on Thursday July 31, 2014. Mickey Welsh / Advertiser

Area high school football players enjoy eating pizza and talking while at Montgomery Advertiser High School Football Media Day on Thursday, July 31, 2014. MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER Lloyd Gallman/Advertiser

Montgomery Advertiser Sports Correspondent Jeff Davis interviews Holtville team members during the Montgomery Advertiser High School Football Media Day on Thursday, July 31, 2014. MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER Lloyd Gallman/Advertiser

Prattville High School football players - Kenny Thomas, left, and Keith Washington at the Montgomery Advertiser High School Football Media Day on Thursday, July 31, 2014. MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER Lloyd Gallman/Advertiser